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7 things your personal trainer does that you should do, too

Stay motivated and get fit with these personal trainer-approved health tips.


LearnFitness7 things your personal trainer does that you should do, too
Eat right, not rigid
Take The Day Off
Learn the techniques
Make a schedule
Try HIIT training
Set goals
Plan A Post-Workout Meal

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Do you ever wonder how personal trainers stay so fit? Surprise: you don’t need to jump into power lifting or shell out the big bucks to work with a personal trainer to get in shape. Start with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and two days of muscle-strengthening activities per week, plus these other ways real-life trainers stay fit.

Written by Taylor Lupo.
Medically reviewed by Megan Burke, MD.January, 2026
Updated onOctober, 2026
Written by Taylor Lupo.
Medically reviewed by Megan Burke, MD.January, 2026
Updated onOctober, 2026
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